Medical Billing & Coding

Quality healthcare relies on record keeping. Medical Billing and Coding professionals contribute to the health and wellness of others without the physical demands or clinical settings of many medical careers.

Medical Billers and Coders are a core part of the behind the scenes work that keeps hospitals and clinics running smoothly. In this profession, you help to keep costs down, protect against miscommunication and generally ensure there’s a free flow of information about patients’ medical histories.

Asher College's implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students are monitored by Academic Activities and Regular Substantive Interaction with faculty. Graduates who desire to pursue CPC Certification (Certified Professional Coder) will have the opportunity and support to prepare and test.

Industry-Informed Curriculum – Get the Skills Employers Look For. The Medical Billing and Coding program at Asher College has been developed with the support of our expert advisory board. That means what you learn has been directly shaped by recommendations of the employers who hire Asher graduates, so you get the real skills employers look for in a new hire.

Practical Experience – Learn Hands-On. Gain first-hand practice experience under the direct supervision of industry-experienced instructors in our on-campus learning labs. You’ll feel confident and fully prepared to make a smooth transition from school into the profession when you gain so much valuable experience before you graduate.

Medical Billing and Coding Certification – Get the Credentials to Succeed. As a student at Asher, you’ll have dedicated mentorship throughout your program, including support to achieve the certifications you need to successfully work as a Medical Billing and Coding professional. After you complete your core curriculum, you’ll review the following certification options with your instructor and schedule your exam. One of the following certifications is included with the program.

• National Healthcare Association: Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
• AAPC: Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A), Certified Professional Biller (CPB)

Career Services – Dedicated Help to Build Your Career. The experienced Career Services team at Asher College works on your behalf to discover new opportunities for you while you work towards completing your career training program. The team at Asher knows exactly what local healthcare employers look for and works hard to help you pursue rewarding career opportunities after you graduate.

Degree Option – Advance Your Skills & Training While You Work. As a graduate of an Asher College Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program, you have the option to earn your Associate of Applied Science Degree with an additional 6 months* of training. The additional degree credit classes can be completed 100% online or hybrid. (*Program length when completed in normal time.)

When the student is interested in pursuing admission, they must meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Representative or Veteran School Certifying Official and provide proof of eligibility. Following completion of these steps, if the prospective student meets the admissions requirements, as demonstrated through the interview and the ability to meet the financial obligations, they are eligible for admission.

Program prerequisites: High School Diploma or HS Equivalent or Proof of Eligibility. An entrance exam is required only for the Pharmacy Technician and AAS Pharmacy Technology programs (catalog addendum, January 1, 2026).

Student status. Full time = 24 hours/week; ¾ time = 18 hours/week; Half time = 12 hours/week.

Program length. Full time = 45 weeks; ¾ time = 59 weeks; Half time = 88 weeks.

Start dates. Asher College utilizes an open enrollment policy with classes beginning every other Monday (Two Start Dates Each Month at the Dallas campus); program end dates are calculated prior to enrollment and vary by start date, program and hours per week. The next start date listed for the Dallas campus is October 19, 2026.

Attendance. Minimum on-campus attendance each week: Part-Time = 8 hours on campus; Three Quarter Time = 12 hours on campus; Full Time = 16 hours on campus.

Class times. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday; day, evening, and weekend classes are available.

Holidays. Asher College closes campus for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Program cost. Dallas Catalog (eff. Jan 1, 2026) tuition and fee schedule (p.111): tuition $23,509; registration fee $200; books $1,741; total $25,450.

Payment methods. Check, credit card, third party payments, federal loans and grants, private loans and other methods are accepted. Terms are dependent upon agreement with students and any third-party participants. TFC Credit Corp. processes and manages Asher student notes.

Federal financial aid. Asher College participates in Federal Pell Grants, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford (Direct) Loans, Federal PLUS Loans and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG). While filling out your FAFSA connect to Asher College with the code 040573.

Veterans education benefits. Military Benefits Accepted at Asher College include Chapter 31, 33, and 35. Each Campus also accepts GI Bill®, Chapter 31 and is eligible to accept the military spouse My Career Advancement Scholarship program.

Asher Advantage Scholarship. Available based on financial need; students fill out a FAFSA and a Scholarship Request Form. Dallas can approve per quarter 12 scholarships up to $20,000. Scholarships are disbursed to the tuition account once the student has completed 80% of the program with a 2.75 GPA or better; no cash is disbursed in place of the scholarship.

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Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

The MBC certification is appropriate for job roles including:

• Billing Specialist
• Billing Coordinator
• Coding Specialist
• Reimbursement Specialist
• Patient Account Representative

Room to Advance. Working as a Medical Biller and Coder puts you right in the middle of the medical administration field. As you gain experience and possibly more training, there are potential opportunities to move up to other coding or management positions. With experience (often 5+ years), some Medical Billers and Coders choose to become their own boss and do independent contract work and may even have the opportunity to work remotely.

Comfortable Setting. As a Medical Billing and Coding professional, you make a valuable contribution to the health and wellness of others from a comfortable office setting, typically within standard business hours.

Hybrid Delivery Model. Asher College’s implementation of Hybrid methodology includes live video events, webinars, one-on-one virtual meetings, discussion boards, and other virtual solutions. The hybrid model has an on-campus attendance obligation during each week of a student’s program. Students are provided with any physical course material needed prior to beginning a course and have access to all lesson plans and digital course material for any currently enrolled course or previously taken course through the student portal.

Convenience & Support. Hands-On Learning in On-Campus Learning Labs, Community Interaction On-Campus & Online, and Personalized Support When & How You Need It. Every Asher College campus is open 6 days per week, Monday through Saturday.

A Career Services Department Dedicated to Your Success. We provide the highest level of support to students each and every day. At Asher College, you’ll be known by name, and your professional goals will be embraced by our career training faculty and staff. We offer free tutoring and comprehensive career services assistance designed to help you land that perfect position after you graduate.

The Dallas campus. Asher College is located on the 6th floor of the Prosperity Bank Building off highway 635 on the south end of 635 in between the Greenville and Abrams exits. The campus also has great access to public transportation with a bus stop about a ¼ of a mile away, and 2 light rail stations nearby. Asher College has established connections with employers throughout the region. Our graduates have gone to work for companies such as CompuCom, CSC, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Samsung, BuzzClan, Vazata, AIO Solutions, TekSystems and Frontier Communications.